Dr. Jen Newell, ND

Dr. Jen Newell, ND Dr. Newell is a Naturopathic Doctor and Healthy Skin Expert. She offers modern diagnostic tools as well as natural treatments to skin concerns like acne.

I believe that health and happiness are tightly intertwined. As a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor, I strive to help my patients optimize both so they can fully live their best life. I have extensive experience in skin, hormone, and digestive health; I understands how the health of these systems is often integrated and the impact these issues can have on quality of life. I am passionate about helping people look and feel their best by combining knowledge and expertise to develop customized and comprehensive plans for glowing health.

Lichen sclerosus can occur in people of any age and any gender (though it is more common in perimenopausal and menopausa...
04/03/2026

Lichen sclerosus can occur in people of any age and any gender (though it is more common in perimenopausal and menopausal women). The condition often affects ge***al and a**l areas and leads to itching, pain, and irritation. ⁣
While there is no cure, there are a number of treatments to help manage it.⁣
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Lichen sclerosus can occur in people of any age and any gender (though it is more common in perimenopausal and menopausa...
04/03/2026

Lichen sclerosus can occur in people of any age and any gender (though it is more common in perimenopausal and menopausal women). The condition often affects ge***al and a**l areas and leads to itching, pain, and irritation.
While there is no cure, there are a number of treatments to help manage it.

**nalatropy **naldryness

Let’s review skin conditions that affect the v***a.⁣⁣Lichen Sclerosus - an inflammatory, likely autoimmune skin conditio...
04/01/2026

Let’s review skin conditions that affect the v***a.⁣
⁣
Lichen Sclerosus - an inflammatory, likely autoimmune skin condition of the v***a and around the a**s causing white patches and scarring of the skin leading to itching and changes to the v***ar anatomy.⁣
⁣
Vulvar Candidiasis (Yeast) - a fungal infection in the skin of the v***a, leading to redness, itching, rawness and small paper cuts called fissures.⁣
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Lichen Simplex Chronicus - a thickening and tearing of the skin of the v***a due to repetitive scratching or rubbing. Usually triggered by a skin reaction due to an exposure, which leads to an itch-scratch-itch cycle.⁣
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Lichen Pla**s - an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that leads to ulceration and erosions of the vestibule and va**na leading to itching, burning, and narrowing of the va**nal opening.⁣
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Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginosis (DIV) - excessive yellow sticky va**nal discharge that is very irritating to the v***a, causing the v***ar skin to become red, inflamed and itchy.⁣
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Plasma Cell Vulvitis - a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the v***a causing bright red mucosal plaques leading to itching and pain with in*******se.⁣
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Let's review skin conditions that affect the v***a.Lichen Sclerosus - an inflammatory, likely autoimmune skin condition ...
04/01/2026

Let's review skin conditions that affect the v***a.

Lichen Sclerosus - an inflammatory, likely autoimmune skin condition of the v***a and around the a**s causing white patches and scarring of the skin leading to itching and changes to the v***ar anatomy.

Vulvar Candidiasis (Yeast) - a fungal infection in the skin of the v***a, leading to redness, itching, rawness and small paper cuts called fissures.

Lichen Simplex Chronicus - a thickening and tearing of the skin of the v***a due to repetitive scratching or rubbing. Usually triggered by a skin reaction due to an exposure, which leads to an itch-scratch-itch cycle.

Lichen Pla**s - an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that leads to ulceration and erosions of the vestibule and va**na leading to itching, burning, and narrowing of the va**nal opening.

Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginosis (DIV) - excessive yellow sticky va**nal discharge that is very irritating to the v***a, causing the v***ar skin to become red, inflamed and itchy.

Plasma Cell Vulvitis - a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the v***a causing bright red mucosal plaques leading to itching and pain with in*******se.

***ardermatology **s

If you’ve been thinking about booking a Brazilian Lymphatic Massage…this is your sign to stop thinking and start booking...
03/30/2026

If you’ve been thinking about booking a Brazilian Lymphatic Massage…this is your sign to stop thinking and start booking.⁣
⁣
Until April 2 only:✨ $50 OFF (regularly $250)⁣
⁣
This isn’t just a “feel good” treatment (although, yes, you will float out of here). It’s designed to:⁣
💧 reduce fluid retention + puffiness⁣
✨ support detox + circulation⁣
🪶 leave you feeling lighter, sculpted, and snatched in the most natural way⁣
⁣
Perfect before an event or honestly, just because you want to feel like your best self walking around on a random Wednesday.⁣
⁣
Once this promo ends, it’s back to regular pricing - no extensions, no “just this once” exceptions.⁣
📅 Limited spots left → book now before they’re gone.⁣
⁣
Your lymphatic system will thank you. Your jeans will too.

If you've been thinking about booking a Brazilian Lymphatic Massage…this is your sign to stop thinking and start booking...
03/30/2026

If you've been thinking about booking a Brazilian Lymphatic Massage…this is your sign to stop thinking and start booking.

Until April 2 only:✨ $50 OFF (regularly $250)

This isn't just a "feel good" treatment (although, yes, you will float out of here). It's designed to:
💧 reduce fluid retention + puffiness
✨ support detox + circulation
🪶 leave you feeling lighter, sculpted, and snatched in the most natural way

Perfect before an event or honestly, just because you want to feel like your best self walking around on a random Wednesday.

Once this promo ends, it's back to regular pricing - no extensions, no "just this once" exceptions.
📅 Limited spots left → book now before they're gone.

Your lymphatic system will thank you. Your jeans will too.

In my practice, we don’t guess what your skin is doing, we investigate 🔍⁣⁣Because what you see on the surface is only pa...
03/27/2026

In my practice, we don’t guess what your skin is doing, we investigate 🔍⁣
⁣
Because what you see on the surface is only part of the story - and treating skin based on guesswork is how people end up stuck in cycles that never fully resolve.⁣
⁣
That’s where advanced skin a**lysis comes in.⁣
I use the Observ 520 and the SD202 to look beneath the surface of your skin - giving us a much clearer picture of what’s actually driving your concerns.⁣
⁣
We’re able to assess things like:⁣
✨ Early congestion before it becomes breakouts⁣
✨ Vascular patterns and redness⁣
✨ Pigmentation that hasn’t surfaced yet⁣
✨ Barrier function and overall skin health⁣
⁣
It’s a bit like turning the lights on in a room you’ve been trying to clean in the dark.⁣
Suddenly everything makes more sense.⁣
⁣
And more importantly, your treatment plan becomes:⁣
✔️ Targeted⁣
✔️ Intentional⁣
✔️ Way more effective⁣
⁣
No more random product hopping.⁣
No more “I think this is working?” energy.⁣
⁣
Just real data, guiding real decisions, for skin that actually moves forward.⁣
Because the better we understand your skin the better we can treat it.

Let’s talk about biotin because it’s not the skin saviour it’s marketed to be.⁣⁣I actually don’t routinely recommend “ha...
03/27/2026

Let’s talk about biotin because it’s not the skin saviour it’s marketed to be.⁣
⁣
I actually don’t routinely recommend “hair, skin & nails” formulas, and this is why:⁣
Most of them contain very high doses of biotin (we’re talking 5,000–10,000 mcg), when your body really only needs about 30 mcg daily. And while biotin deficiency is rare, excess is where I start to see issues especially in acne-prone patients.⁣
⁣
Here’s what’s happening under the surface:⁣
Biotin and vitamin B5 share similar absorption pathways.⁣
When biotin is coming in at high doses, it can crowd out B5.⁣
And B5 is incredibly important for:⁣
• maintaining a healthy skin barrier⁣
• regulating oil production⁣
⁣
So when B5 gets outcompeted?⁣
We often see increased sebum, a more reactive barrier, and breakouts particularly along the jawline and chin.⁣
⁣
On top of that, biotin stimulates keratin production.⁣
Great for hair and nails, yes.⁣
But in excess, this can contribute to congestion and clogged pores.⁣
⁣
Clinically, what I see:⁣
Patients starting a high-dose biotin supplement and then 2–6 weeks later⁣
→ more oil⁣
→ small bumps⁣
→ cystic breakouts that weren’t there before⁣
⁣
And it’s often missed, because no one suspects their supplements.⁣
⁣
What to do if this sounds like you:⁣
1. Pause the supplement for 4–6 weeks and monitor your skin⁣
2. Check your doses (you likely don’t need megadoses)⁣
3. Focus on a more balanced, targeted approach instead of a blanket formula⁣
⁣
One more important note:⁣
High-dose biotin can also interfere with lab testing, especially thyroid markers and cardiac labs. I always recommend stopping it 48–72 hours before bloodwork.

In my practice, we don't guess what your skin is doing, we investigate 🔍Because what you see on the surface is only part...
03/27/2026

In my practice, we don't guess what your skin is doing, we investigate 🔍

Because what you see on the surface is only part of the story - and treating skin based on guesswork is how people end up stuck in cycles that never fully resolve.

That's where advanced skin a**lysis comes in.
I use the Observ 520 and the SD202 to look beneath the surface of your skin - giving us a much clearer picture of what's actually driving your concerns.

We're able to assess things like:
✨ Early congestion before it becomes breakouts
✨ Vascular patterns and redness
✨ Pigmentation that hasn't surfaced yet
✨ Barrier function and overall skin health

It's a bit like turning the lights on in a room you've been trying to clean in the dark.
Suddenly everything makes more sense.

And more importantly, your treatment plan becomes:
✔️ Targeted
✔️ Intentional
✔️ Way more effective

No more random product hopping.
No more "I think this is working?" energy.

Just real data, guiding real decisions, for skin that actually moves forward.
Because the better we understand your skin the better we can treat it.

Let's talk about biotin because it's not the skin saviour it's marketed to be.I actually don't routinely recommend "hair...
03/26/2026

Let's talk about biotin because it's not the skin saviour it's marketed to be.

I actually don't routinely recommend "hair, skin & nails" formulas, and this is why:
Most of them contain very high doses of biotin (we're talking 5,000–10,000 mcg), when your body really only needs about 30 mcg daily. And while biotin deficiency is rare, excess is where I start to see issues especially in acne-prone patients.

Here's what's happening under the surface:
Biotin and vitamin B5 share similar absorption pathways.
When biotin is coming in at high doses, it can crowd out B5.
And B5 is incredibly important for:
• maintaining a healthy skin barrier
• regulating oil production

So when B5 gets outcompeted?
We often see increased sebum, a more reactive barrier, and breakouts particularly along the jawline and chin.

On top of that, biotin stimulates keratin production.
Great for hair and nails, yes.
But in excess, this can contribute to congestion and clogged pores.

Clinically, what I see:
Patients starting a high-dose biotin supplement and then 2–6 weeks later
→ more oil
→ small bumps
→ cystic breakouts that weren't there before

And it's often missed, because no one suspects their supplements.

What to do if this sounds like you:
1. Pause the supplement for 4–6 weeks and monitor your skin
2. Check your doses (you likely don't need megadoses)
3. Focus on a more balanced, targeted approach instead of a blanket formula

One more important note:
High-dose biotin can also interfere with lab testing, especially thyroid markers and cardiac labs. I always recommend stopping it 48–72 hours before bloodwork.

If your skin is inflamed, reactive, or just generally behaving like a tiny, dramatic protestor, this is where corneother...
03/25/2026

If your skin is inflamed, reactive, or just generally behaving like a tiny, dramatic protestor, this is where corneotherapy steps in and says, “let’s rebuild, not battle.”⁣
⁣
Corneotherapy is all about respecting the skin barrier - specifically the stratum corneum (your outermost layer, aka your skin’s security system). Instead of stripping, exfoliating, and “fighting” the skin into submission, the goal is to repair, restore, and support it back to function.⁣
⁣
Because when your barrier is healthy, everything else gets easier:⁣
✨ Less inflammation⁣
✨ Better hydration⁣
✨ Fewer breakouts and sensitivities⁣
✨ More resilient, predictable skin⁣
⁣
This is exactly why I love Dermaviduals.⁣
Their formulations are built on corneotherapy principles:⁣
• No emulsifiers that disrupt your barrier⁣
• No fragrances, silicones, or unnecessary fillers⁣
• Customizable serums and moisturizers to give your skin exactly what it needs (and nothing it doesn’t)⁣
• Barrier-repairing ingredients that mimic your skin’s natural lipids⁣
⁣
It’s skincare that acts less like a makeover and more like a rehab program for your barrier.⁣
Perfect for:⁣
✔️ Perioral dermatitis⁣
✔️ Rosacea-prone skin⁣
✔️ Post-treatment irritation⁣
✔️ Chronic sensitivity⁣
⁣
Instead of asking, “how do we fix this fast?”⁣
Corneotherapy asks, “why is the skin struggling in the first place?”⁣
⁣
And that shift? That’s where real, lasting skin health begins.

If your skin is inflamed, reactive, or just generally behaving like a tiny, dramatic protestor, this is where corneother...
03/25/2026

If your skin is inflamed, reactive, or just generally behaving like a tiny, dramatic protestor, this is where corneotherapy steps in and says, "let's rebuild, not battle."

Corneotherapy is all about respecting the skin barrier - specifically the stratum corneum (your outermost layer, aka your skin's security system). Instead of stripping, exfoliating, and "fighting" the skin into submission, the goal is to repair, restore, and support it back to function.

Because when your barrier is healthy, everything else gets easier:
✨ Less inflammation
✨ Better hydration
✨ Fewer breakouts and sensitivities
✨ More resilient, predictable skin

This is exactly why I love Dermaviduals.
Their formulations are built on corneotherapy principles:
• No emulsifiers that disrupt your barrier
• No fragrances, silicones, or unnecessary fillers
• Customizable serums and moisturizers to give your skin exactly what it needs (and nothing it doesn't)
• Barrier-repairing ingredients that mimic your skin's natural lipids

It's skincare that acts less like a makeover and more like a rehab program for your barrier.
Perfect for:
✔️ Perioral dermatitis
✔️ Rosacea-prone skin
✔️ Post-treatment irritation
✔️ Chronic sensitivity

Instead of asking, "how do we fix this fast?"
Corneotherapy asks, "why is the skin struggling in the first place?"

And that shift? That's where real, lasting skin health begins.

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